HIV Testing Confidentiality and Anti-Discrimination

RI HIV Confidentiality Law
active

Makes it unlawful to disclose a person's HIV test results to a third party without prior written consent, apart from listed reporting and treatment exceptions, and requires record holders to secure HIV information. It also requires advance notice to the person of certain permitted disclosures and bans HIV-based discrimination, including requiring HIV tests as a condition of employment.

Jurisdiction

Rhode Island

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Enforcing Authority

Courts via private actions; Department of Health

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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